Giles Dexter

The government has released a series of draft proposals which it says may help level the playing field for local media against international competitors. Political reporter Giles Dexter spoke to… Audio

Christopher Luxon and David Seymour insist everything is rosy, despite trading barbs over a letter the ACT leader sent to police advocating for Philip Polkinghorne during the investigation into his… Audio

The Prime Minister has hinted National will campaign on asset sales next year, saying an election win in 2026 would be the mandate he needs to push ahead with selling off NZ owned assets. Christopher… Audio

On today's episode, New Zealand search and rescue crews in Vanuatu are still hopeful they can find survivors in Port Vila's collapsed buildings, Liam Lawson will be racing for the Red Bull Formula 1… Audio

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The government is going back to the drawing board on its reforms to the Holidays Act, which will overhaul how annual leave is calculated. The Workplace Relations and Safety minister Brooke Van Velden… Audio

The 'All Out for Gaza' march was set to arrive at Parliament and deliver a petition calling on tougher sanctions against Israel - instead they were met by a pro-Israel rally, which included members of… Audio

A long awaited report from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into New Zealand's COVID-19 response has outlined what went well, what didn't and how to prepare for the future. Political reporter Giles… Audio

China's ambassador to New Zealand has sounded a warning for the government not to get involved with AUKUS - saying it could have 'negative consequences' for the relationship with our biggest trading… Audio

The former National deputy leader and cabinet minister died after a long battle with cancer. Sir John Key said Ms Kaye's initial breast cancer diagnosis in 2016 was much worse than either of them had… Audio

New Police Commissioner Richard Chambers says there's a priority to increase public safety and boost visibility in communities. Audio

Around 200 diplomats, visiting Americans, and interested political junkies packed into the US Ambassador's residence in Lower Hutt to watch events unfold. Political reporter Giles Dexter went along. Audio

Poor dental health is costing billions of dollars a year in lost productivity according to a new report commissioned by the lobby group Dental for All. Political reporter Giles Dexter has more. Audio

The Prime Minister is standing by Mike King's work - but not his words - after the Gumboot Friday figurehead suggested alcohol was a solution for mental health issues, rather than a problem. Gumboot… Audio

The Ministry of Health has apologised to the Associate Health Minister Casey Costello for failing to tell her that one of her advisors on tobacco reforms was the sister-in-law of Labour's Health… Audio

Government agencies and ministries have had to fork out at least 80-million dollars in redundancy payments to public servants since the coalition took office. Our political reporter Giles Dexter has… Audio

The government is being accused of setting a low bar for intervening in local councils, after appointing a crown observer at the Wellington City Council. Giles Dexter reports. Audio

Darleen Tana's fate as an MP is now over to Parliament's Speaker, after Green Party delegates agreed to use the party-hopping legislation to remove her from Parliament. The Greens have wrestled with… Audio

Communities in Kapiti and Porirua north of Wellington have rallied against telehealth being brought in at their local hospital. Political reporter Giles Dexter has more. Audio

The extent of damage caused to HMNZS Manawanui and the impact it's having on Samoa's marine environment is still not clear. Political reporter Giles Dexter has more. Audio